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File Name: F-4K Phantom II - Royal Australian Navy - US style skins File Submitter: Sheriff001 File Submitted: 02 February 2016 File Category: What If Hangar This contains three F-4K Phantom IIs in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. 724, 805, and 808 Squadrons are portrayed. You must have TK's F-4K Phantom II DLC to use this mod. Contents F-4K 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome F-4K_75 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome F-4K_80 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, RAN Camouflage 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 808 Squadron, RAN Camouflage History The idea for this aircraft comes from my Nazi Cold War timeline on my alternate history wikia. The RAN proposed the acquisition of Essex class carriers to the Government in 1964 to replace the Majestic class HMAS Melbourne. The aircraft the RAN proposed was the F-4B Phantom. Operating an F-4B from the relatively small deck of an Essex class carrier is problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, the F-4K Phantom modifications would enable the operation of a Phantom from such a small deck. The F-4K entered service in 1969. Three squadrons operated the Phantom; 805 Squadron, which operated from HMAS Melbourne; 808 Squadron, which operated from HMAS Sydney; and 724 Squadron, which conducted the RAN's Phantom training from HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW. Both 805 and 808 Squadrons were homeported at HMAS Albatross. They initially served beside the RAN's A-4E Skyhawks. From 1972, the Phantom's counterpart was the A-7E Corsair II. They served in the Vietnam War protecting supply convoys to North Vietnam to aid its fight against the Fascist regime in the South. They subsequently served in the Gulf War of 1995. After the war, the F-4K was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas FV-16C Wraith STOVL fighter. The F-4K remained in service until 1995. For further on this (including the RAN proposal itself) see the following: - http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8449.0 For an alternate backstory, see this page on my wikia site: - http://themarshall.wikia.com/wiki/Miscellaneous_Cold_War_technology#McDonnell_Douglas_F-4K.2FM_Phantom Installation Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite as necessary. Notes These skins can be integrated with the British-style F-4K Phantom FG.22 mod which is also available. Note that this aircraft has a different name. The British-style version's name is "F-4K Phantom FG.22 (RAN)", while this mod is named "F-4K Phantom (RAN)" Credits TK: SF2, F-4K DLC Spinners: Squadron insignia Sundowner: Skin templates paulopanz: F-4K DLC enhancement Click here to download this file

File Name: McDonnell F-4K Phantom FG.21 - Royal Australian Navy - British style File Submitter: Sheriff001 File Submitted: 02 February 2016 File Category: What If Hangar This mod is an adaptation of TK's F-4K Phantom II DLC in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. The colour schemes reflect those of the Royal Navy's Phantoms and Sea Harriers. You must have the F-4K DLC from the ThirdWire DLC Store to use this mod. Contents F-4K 724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) F-4K_75 724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) F-4K_80 724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 724 Squadron, Dark Sea Grey 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, Extra Dark Sea Grey (Falklands War) 805 Squadron, RN Dark Sea Grey History The RAN ordered the Phantom to replace the de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.22 which had served on Australia's Audacious class carrier HMAS Melbourne R21 (ex-HMS Africa). They were delivered in 1969, and served with two squadrons, 805 Squadron, which was the operational squadron embarked on HMAS Melbourne, and 724 Squadron, which served as a training unit. Both were homeported at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW. Where necessary, additional training was provided in RAAF Phantom FGR.22s with 2 OCU at RAAF Williamtown. The RAN's Phantom FG.21s served with Commonwealth forces in the Far East and the Indian Ocean for many years, including sporadic skirmishes with Indonesian aircraft and ships. In 1982, HMAS Melbourne was assigned to aid the British effort to liberate the Falklands from Argentine occupation. After the Falklands War, the Phantom FG.21 continued to serve. HMAS Melbourne was paid off in 1987. The surviving Phantom FG.21s were turned over to the RAAF to provide spares for the RAAF's Phantom FGR.22 force. The final flight of a Phantom FG.21 in RAN markings was at the Australian Bicentennial Airshow in 1988. Installation Install the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite as necessary. You must have the F-4K DLC from the ThirdWire DLC Store to use this mod. Notes There is also an RAN F-4K available wearing US-style schemes and a camouflage scheme based on that used by the RAN's A-4Gs late in their service. It can be integrated with this mod. Note that this mod has a different aircraft name. The name of this mod is "F-4K Phantom FG.21 (RAN)", while the US-style version is named "F-4K Phantom II (RAN)". Credits TK: SF2, F-4K DLC Sundowner: F-4B template Spinners: Squadron insignia Click here to download this file